Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
Rutland is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 1,796. Residents earn $102,885 per year, which is 37% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rutland receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Rutland stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Rutland is $102,885, which is significantly higher than the national average — 37% above $75,149. This places Rutland among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Rutland is $357,700, 27% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,134 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Rutland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches, including 72.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $102,885 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,737 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,378 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,314 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 27,743 |
| County GDP | $60,947M |
| Restaurants | 1,794 |
| Healthcare | 2,309 |
| Retail | 2,429 |
| Manufacturing | 818 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,321 |
| 109% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.05% |
| Commute Time | 32.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |
| Census Median | $357,700 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $516,108 |
| Median List Price | $493,500 |
| Median List Price | $493,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $270 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.2% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 24 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,134 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,321 |
| 109% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.05% |
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.1% |
| Depression | 27.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,707/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,309 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 70 |
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.3 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 72.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,116 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 607/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3715°N, 71.9577°W |
| County FIPS | 25027 |
Winner: Democrat by 10 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 607/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 70 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,309 |
| Restaurants | 1,794 |
| Retail Stores | 2,429 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 70 |
| Avg Commute | 32.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |